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Projects 1962 Biscayne Jr Stocker for the Street Build

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by Stock Racer, Mar 15, 2022.

  1. lumpy 63
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    I have a couple of those scars:)
     
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  2. SS327
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    Badge of honor scars. I have more than I want.
     
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  3. saltflats
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    Looking good. I'm not much of a fan of those thumb switch grinders.
     
  4. Aaron65
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    God, that car is clean. Look at that firewall!
     
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  5. Stock Racer
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    It's a solid Texas car but water leaks got the floor pan. I pulled about 5 lbs of pokey putty from around the back window. I'm told Biscaynes had plastic floor covering instead of carpet and if water got in, it just laid under the plastic and wreaked havoc
     
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  6. Aaron65
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    That's too bad, but a floor isn't too big a deal to fix. The back window kind of stinks because you'll have to blend in some paint. Great car though - I've been appreciating '62 2-door sedans more and more the last few years.
     
  7. partsbob67
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    love this build. being a fellow stock racer from div 7 , i love the jr stock theme!
     
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  8. Stock Racer
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    I finished the welding on the L.R. floor pan and cleaned up the welds a bit.
    There was a rear seat back retainer ripped out of the floor. I had one from a donor car so I welded that in. I have no intention of installing the back seat, I just figured now was the time to fix it.
    Started fitting the R.R. floor patch.
    Nothing glamorous but it's all necessary. Seems like I'll never get to the cool stuff. IMG_6220.jpg IMG_6228.jpg IMG_6230.jpg IMG_6229.jpg IMG_6231.jpg
     
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  9. lumpy 63
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    I don't remember if you mentioned it already, but do you have an engine trans combo stashed away for it?
     
  10. saltflats
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    I feel your pain. Keep up the good work.
     
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  11. Stock Racer
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    I wanted a street and strip car. I like the nostalgia stuff and I have plenty of used Stocker parts laying around so a Jr Stocker was a natural choice. I sent you a message.
     
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  12. Stock Racer
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    It's going to have a 327 for power. The initial power plant will be legal for NHRA Stock Eliminator but tamed down for street use. I've been playing around with the engine and when I get a little farther along, I'll document the build here.
    I have a complete 4-Speed setup (Ram clutch and a T-10) and a bunch of Turbo 350 stuff laying around. Going to start with the T-350.
     
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  13. Stock Racer
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    I did the final fit on the right rear patch panel. My OCD took over and I kept messing with it until it nearly became too small.
    Did some rust prevention and got it tacked in.
    We've had heat indices of 100 degrees this week so I didn't get as much done as I would have liked. IMG_6236.jpg IMG_6239.jpg IMG_6241.jpg IMG_6252.jpg
     
  14. Stock Racer
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    Right rear floor pan welded in and cleaned up. Onward to the front floor pans! IMG_6288.jpg
     
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  15. saltflats
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    Looks like there is more of that car than what I started with.
    Are the floor braces still good?
     
  16. Dave G in Gansevoort
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    Just saw this this afternoon and binged on it. Very nice!
     
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  17. 29Sleeper
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    I was so hoping to hear "She's so fine my 409"......
     
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  18. Stock Racer
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    The floor braces and the rocker boxes are perfect. The right outer rocker is nice, the left needs two patches.
    IMG_5749.jpg IMG_6229.jpg
     
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  19. Stock Racer
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    Thank you and glad you find it interesting. Hoping to be done with cleaning, painting, and patching so I can move on to the cool stuff soon. Stay tuned!
     
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  20. Stock Racer
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    Yea, that would be cool for sure. The choice of engine is because the 327 is cost effective. I had most of the parts laying around. Who knows, maybe someday down the road if I find a deal on a 409.
     
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  21. saltflats
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    Have to watch out for the 409 rabbit hole, it can get very deep. I started with one and now have four.
     
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  22. Stock Racer
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    Well, I took some time this week and built some cribbing blocks which I 've wanted to do for years. So... since I needed a break from floor repair, I've decided to finish cleaning and painting the underside. As you can see by the last pic, I'm thrilled lol. IMG_6296.jpg IMG_6307.jpg IMG_6308.jpg IMG_6312.jpg IMG_6301.jpg
     
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  23. Dave G in Gansevoort
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  24. Stock Racer
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    Yep! And I'm tired of shit in my eyes, all over my shop, and all over me. See avatar o_O
    IMG_3932.jpg
     
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  25. Stock Racer
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    I can just imagine, lol.
     
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  26. Dave G in Gansevoort
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    And the worst thing, in places that stuff shouldn't be in...
     
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  27. Stock Racer
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    Got the underside cleaned up and tossed some fiber reinforced mud on the floor pan seams. I'm done cleaning on the bottom and you have no idea how happy I am to say that, lol.
    IMG_6340.jpg IMG_6341.jpg IMG_6346.jpg IMG_6344.jpg IMG_6349.jpg IMG_6350.jpg IMG_6351.jpg
     
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  28. SS327
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  29. Stock Racer
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    I don't see any cracks, just some crappy factory welds, lol. And thanks!
     
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  30. Stock Racer
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    I wasted two days screwing around with bondo on the floor pan butt welds. I guess it's good practice for when the real body work starts. If all goes well, the bottom of the car will be painted by the end of the day.
    IMG_6357.jpg IMG_6358.jpg
     
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